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I am. I finished up psych and medical in late November and was presented to the hiring board in mid December. My BI said my file looked good and to anticipate the March academy. I believe it starts on March 25th.

Anyone else being considered for the March academy? If so have you heard if it will be in the beginning or end of March? After my conditional offer I did my medical, poly, group psych, and 1 on 1 psych. I was supposed to be presented during the hiring committee two weeks ago but my medical and psych needed further clearances. My medical was all clear in office but I got a letter from the MD a few days prior to the hiring committee meeting stating that my ekg was abnormal and would need to be cleared by a cardiologist. I’ve since cleared that. My psych 1 on 1 needed further clearance from another MD, which I have gotten and was cleared. If the SFPD psych gives me her blessing I should be good to go, as I’ve earned my BI’s clearance/blessing. The polygraph was an interesting experience to say the least. First time for me. Last week I did an early 5-6AM dry run commute to the academy. In addition I’ve been jogging more to try and improve my cardiovascular conditioning.

Though ive gotten in my own head anticipating whether or not I will get picked up; I’d encourage anyone seeking a job in LE to apply to many departments. This way if one department doesn’t work out there are others in the pipeline. The truth is that many departments are hiring right now. I have competitive rankings with a # of Federal, State, County, and City departments. This has helped tremendously with the anxious waiting game. If for whatever reason SFPD doesn’t pan out I’ve got other backups/lines out to sea. Tomorrow is my BI meeting with the Sacramento Sheriff department. Good luck to everyone.

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got a letter saying that i am no longer considered for the position while i was still in backgrounds. They did not specific the reason and the turnaround is having to wait 2 years to reapply? Did i mess up or what?

Sorry to hear. Did you inquire as to why?

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I failed I guess you can say( sorry for the wrong text I said ), but they did not specified one of my friends. My other friend she just wasn't old enough she was 19 at the time but this was last year in the middle of the year, but she has to wait two years to retry for SFPD agency. kind of a bummer for her. But can you give me any tips on how to pass the damn oral. lol

got a letter saying that i am no longer considered for the position while i was still in backgrounds. They did not specific the reason and the turnaround is having to wait 2 years to reapply? Did i mess up or what?